International Academics
Gain a World-Class Education. Expand Your Global Perspective.
Grow as a global thought leader and witness worldly viewpoints in a new light.
Northwood University delivers a U.S.-accredited business education designed to prepare students for global careers. Through applied learning and international perspectives, students build the skills needed to succeed in today’s interconnected business environment. We are committed to supporting international students in achieving their academic and professional goals through practical education, leadership development, and real-world experience.
Undergraduate Programs
Northwood University offers 29 undergraduate programs designed to build strong foundations in business, technology, and entrepreneurship. From day one, students engage in immersive, career-focused learning across disciplines such as computer science, marketing, management, accounting, and finance.
Each program is built to develop practical skills, leadership capability, and real-world readiness for success after graduation.
Global Programs
In educational pursuits, the world is our oyster. We don’t confine our learning to our campus, nor Midland, or even Michigan.
Through international partnerships and study opportunities, Northwood expands access to U.S.-accredited business education on a global scale.
Northwood University Computer Automotive Retail Simulation
NUCARS is a web-based automotive strategy simulation that helps Northwood University students develop entrepreneurial and leadership skills through real-world case studies. Students collaborate in global teams to solve competitive automotive retail challenges using industry-informed decision-making.
Originally developed by Toyota Motor Sales in the early 1990s to train management trainees and dealers, NUCARS is now used internationally to strengthen applied learning and global business understanding.
We Rank Among
the Best
Northwood University has earned national recognition across multiple ranks as a top undergraduate business school and for our graduate business education, including online bachelor’s degrees, graduate business programs, and MBA offerings.
We were also recognized as a Veteran-Friendly School for the 2023-24 school year by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency.
Rather than offering one-size-fits-all programs, Northwood designs education around how business works.
Ranked as One of Forbes’ Top Colleges of 2025
Ranked in the Top 500 colleges nationwide by Forbes.
Ranked Among Top 35% of Universities Worldwide for International Students
According to Study Abroad Aide’s Best Value University Ranking for International Students.
Named a Top North American University for Professional Sales Education
According to the Sales Education Foundation.
Ranked Among the Top 15 Business Schools in the Nation for Graduate Earnings
According to ThinkAdvisor.
Ranked Among Best Online Bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration Programs of 2024
According to Forbes Advisor.
Ranked Among Best Programs For Online Accounting Degree
According to Forbes Advisor’s Best Online Accounting Degrees 2023.
Ranked #4 Best Online BBA
According to OnlineSchoolsReport’s 50 Best Online Bachelor’s in Business Administration for 2020.
Ranked #10 Best Online MBA
According to OnlineSchoolsReport’s 50 Best Online Master’s in Business Administration for 2020.
Top Choice for Students From Sweden
Northwood University was ranked 17th best for the money nationwide for Swedish students and 1 out of 4 in Michigan by College Factual.
University HQ
Northwood was ranked in the Top 25 online programs for a bachelor’s in finance degree by University HQ.
